Baaghi 2 has taken the biggest opening of 2018 with morning occupancy of around 45-50% with a 3400 screen release. Padmaavat was a bit lower occupancy on a 3750 screen release. The opening of that film was affected by protests at many places but it also had huge hype generated by the same protests..
The holiday factor has aided the opening of the film and it could turn out to be the highest opening day of the year beating Padmaavat but that will depend on how the first day unfolds post the late afternoon shows. Padmaavat had stronger evening shows compared to the morning. It is easily the highest opening ever by a Tiger Shroff release and compares well with any opening by a young star.
The action factor along with the holiday and then some brand recall value has meant the audience has flocked to the theaters and if the film is a even a decent watch it will have no problems at the box office..
Baaghi 2 opening is across the board with even South and West Bengal recording very good collections where normally mass action films start a bit slower. The top five openings of 2018 in terms of occupancy are as follows.
1. Baaghi 2
2. Padmaavat
3. Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety
4. Pad Man
5. Raid
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